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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through IV. On the Balinese Theater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Artaud suggests that "true theater" should not mirror human life but instead should evoke what?
(a) A world of the gods and goddesses of old.
(b) A reality where humans must have little influence or effect.
(c) Heaven and Hell.
(d) A world of artistic vision.

2. In the Preface, Artaud writes, "If confusion is the sign of the times, I see at the root of this confusion a rupture between things and ____".
(a) Beauty.
(b) Love.
(c) Words.
(d) Life.

3. In the preface, Artaud makes an analogy remarking that we (white Europeans) are unaware that to anyone else, we might be the ones who what?
(a) Have no taste.
(b) Smell bad.
(c) Are uncouth.
(d) Are barbaric.

4. What does Artaud say serves as a copy, or double, of a life that does not exist?
(a) Alchemy.
(b) Art.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Theater.

5. Artaud claims that while Occidental theater is focused on the psychological, Oriental theater focuses on what?
(a) The realistic.
(b) The metaphysical.
(c) The spiritual.
(d) The music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the painter whom Artaud writes of in "Metaphysics and the Mise en Scene"?

2. What is the title of the painting which Artaud holds in great esteem in "Metaphysics and the Mise en Scene"?

3. Where does Artaud say "there is no art: things are made for use."

4. In the Preface, Artaud contends we must "break through ________ in order to touch life to create or recreate the theater."

5. In the Preface, Artaud writes of his belief that "no matter how loudly we clamor for magic in our lives, we are really _____ of pursuing an existence entirely under its influence and sign."

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